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GM Ignition Recall Continues with 3 Million More Cars

Ignition switch-related issues continue for General Motors. The automaker announced it will recall an additional 3.16 million vehicles that may have ignition switches that could inadvertently move away from the “off” position. GM says this is caused by excessive weight on the key ring or if the vehicle “experiences some jarring event.”

Slotted key and key with new insert.

GM has determined the issue stems from slotted keys, which allows the ring to hang on either side of the key. To remedy this, the automaker will add an insert that will leave a small hole center on the upper part of the key instead. General Motors says keys that have excessively worn key covers will be replaced free of charge. The automaker says to drive with only the ignition key (free of any weight on the key ring) until dealerships begin adding the key inserts sometime in the next few weeks.The recall affects the following vehicles:2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse
2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala
2000-2005 Cadillac Deville
2007-2011 Cadillac DTS
2006-2011 Buick Lucerne
2005 Buick Regal LS and GS
2006-2008 Chevrolet Monte CarloThis recall is different from the ignition switch recall that affected 2.6 million earlier this year. In that recall, which affects a number of vehicles from model year 2003 to 2011, GM determined that the ignition switch and ignition cylinder need to be replaced.

GM has also issued recalls for an additional 165,770 vehicles:Model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS (68,887 vehicles affected) and 2014 CTS (21,863 vehicles affected) vehicles with an automatic transmission are being recalled because a cable could detach from the shifter or transmission bracket. The detached cable prevents the driver from shifting the transmission in or out of a gear. No crashes or injuries have been reported from this issue.
GM is also recalling 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 GD trucks (57,192 vehicles total) to make sure power steering hose clamps are attached properly. The issue could lead to a loss of power steering fluid and cause the truck to revert to manual steering and braking. No crashes or injuries have been reported from this issue.Next up is a recalling affected the 2011 Cadillac CTS sedan with AWD (16,932 vehicles total). The automaker says a gasket leak could cause the rear propeller shaft to separate from the constant velocity joint. The shaft could make contact with the underbody and cause the rollover sensor to deploy the head curtain airbags. GM says 15 deployments have been reported, but it’s unclear if injury resulted from the deployments.GM is recalling 712 2014 Corvettes equipped with the Competition Sport seats because the passenger-side airbag vent could become blocked. GM will fit affected cars with a newly designed airbag and advises against small children sitting in the passenger seat until the repair has been made. No injuries have been reported.Finally, GM is recalling 184 model year 2014-2015 Silverado and Sierra pickup trucks with vinyl floors and accessory all-weather mats. The mats are unsecured to the floor and could slip under the driver’s feet. GM will issue full refunds for the mats.Source: GM

Honest to God, this ignition switch issue will go even further more cause i have seen lots of older GMs with the same key design and lots of them have ignition problems. You have to jiggle it and turn at the same time or lean it to a side and turn at the same time!! No offense to the GM fans, this is not your fault at all and i feel bad for all of you, but GM you people in there are something else!! WOW.

I mean ISHT GM! Just give up and just make lawn equipment or something ( Riding mowers, leaf blowers, edgers, bush shears). At least you won't have to worry about people coasting to their death or can't get their doors to open in case the car is aflame all of a sudden.